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Sunbury Press has released John E. Wade II’s memoir The Bipolar Millionaire. In interviews about his most recent work, Wade has expressed his hope that, “[my memoir] will diminish the stigma surrounding mental illness.”

About the Book:
John E. Wade II, retired CPA, author, investor, television producer, and philanthropist, reveals in his memoir, The Bipolar Millionaire, his personal struggle with bipolar disorder and how he has succeeded in living a balanced and blessed life, despite his mental illness. Wade takes the reader through his family experiences, political aspirations and beliefs, spiritual journey, relationship trials and errors, all while battling mental illness. Through his religious beliefs, personal perseverance, and the help of friends, family, and his mental health professionals, Wade lives an active, creative, and successful life. His memoir doesn’t end with contentment at achieving a balance in his life, however. Instead, Wade expresses a determined vision for the future, aiming to assist humanity in what he describes as achieving heaven on earth through his writing, political and spiritual endeavors.

About the Author:
John E. Wade II, born in Decatur, Alabama and longtime New Orleans resident, is a philanthropist, an investor, and a retired accountant, who is an active member of his church. Wade began writing in 1998 and has published many essays, blogs, and book reviews, as well as one book filled with his own essays, Deep Within My Heart, and three books that he has co-authored: How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, Glimpses of Heaven on Earth, and Ronald Reagan’s Wisdom for the Twenty-First Century. In his free time Wade likes to travel the world and learn about other cultures. He also enjoys exploring his hometown of New Orleans, enjoying the unique food, architecture, and music. Wade also regularly attends New Orleans Saints games as well as football games at Mississippi State University, where the Davis Wade Stadium was named after his father.

Visit www.JohnEWade.com to learn more about author John E. Wade II and The Bipolar Millionaire.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for August, 2015. Karim El Koussa took the top two spots with Jesus the Phoenician and Pythagoras in anticipation of his upcoming US Tour. Ron Knorr and Clemmie Whatley’s The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf moved up to 3rd, while Chris Papst’s Capital Murder, the prior top bestseller, slipped to 4th.

SUNBURY PRESS – Bestsellers for August, 2015 (by Revenue)

Rank

Last Month

Title

Author

Category

1

—

Jesus the Phoenician

Karim El Koussa

Religious History

2

—

Pythagoras

Karim El Koussa

Historical Fiction

3

8

The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf

Ron Knorr & Clemmie Whatley

History

4

1

Capital Murder

Chris Papst

Investigation

5

7

Where Elephants Fought

Bridget Smith

Historical Fiction

6

3

The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation

John E Wade II

Memoir

7

6

The B Team

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

8

16

Pink Crucifix

Johnny Strife

Supernatural Fiction

9

10

The Closer

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

10

5

Dead of Summer

Sherry Knowlton

Murder Mystery

11

27

Call Sign Dracula

Joe Fair

War Memoir

12

24

Winter of the Metal People

Dennis Herrick

Historical Fiction

13

—

Rising Hope

Marie Sontag

YA Fiction

14

14

Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last

Mike Campbell

History

15

11

The Bronze Dagger

Marie Sontag

YA Fiction

16

—

Fireproof Moth

Milo Thornberry

History

17

17

For Better, For Worse

Carolyn Perry

Disaster Memoir

18

30

Pit Bulls

Anthony Julian

History

19

—

Raising Monarchs

Sue Fox McGovern

Nature

20

15

Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks

John L. Moore

History

21

—

The Bookseller’s Secret

Catherine Jordan

Thriller Fiction

22

—

Rising Sun Descending

Wade Fowler

Historical Fiction

23

—

Digging Dusky Diamonds

John Lindermuth

History

24

—

Seeking Samiel

Catherine Jordan

Thriller Fiction

25

—

Pit Bulls II

Anthony Julian

History

26

—

That Night at Surigao

Ernie Marshall

History

27

NEW

Something So Divine

John Lindermuth

Historical Thriller

28

20

Bows, Bullets, and Bears

John L. Moore

History

29

—

Of Guilt and Innocence

John Scanlan

Thriller Fiction

30

28

Cannons, Cattle, and Campfires

John L. Moore

History

While August is usually the peak of the “dog days” in the book trade, Sunbury Press posted a hot August, narrowly missing August 2014’s best-of-all-time numbers. YTD Sales are nearly double last year. EBooks posted their best month of the year, but remain only 3% of overall sales.

Karim El Koussa’s upcoming US tour includes stops in Colorado, California, New Jersey, and New York. Advance sales to the venues fueled his sudden return to the top of the charts. Not all orders are in, so a strong September is also expected for his controversial religious history Jesus the Phoenician and his nonfiction novel Pythagoras. The Segregated Georgia School for he Deaf, by professors Ron Knorr and Clemmie Whatley of Mercer University, moved up to #3 thanks to author activity.Chris Papst’s Capital Murder slipped to #4 due to a lull in news about the Harrisburg mayoral scandal. Bridget Smith’s historical novel Where Elephants Fought moved up to #5 thanks to author appearances in Mississippi. John E Wade II’s memoir, The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation, slipped a bit to #6, but held its ranking due to author appearances in New Orleans. Alan Mindell’s sports novels The B Team (#7) and The Closer (#9) held serve thanks to continued interest in the author’s new website and blog and his appearance schedule. Johnny Strife’s Pink Crucifix crept up the list to #8 thanks to his recent activities. Sherry Knowlton’s Dead of Summer stayed in the top 10 at #10, thanks to author activities. Call Sign Dracula, the Vietnam memoir by Joe Fair, moved up the chart to #11 thanks to steady sales in bookstores. Dennis Herrick lifted to at #12 with his Winter of the Metal People. The book is popular in New Mexico. Marie Sontag’s Rising Hope (#13) and The Bronze Dagger (#15) sold well in advance of her new release The Alabaster Jar, which came out September 5. Mike Campbell’s Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last, held at #14, thanks to ongoing interest in the lost aviatrix. Milo

Karim El Koussa

Thornberry’s real-life Taiwan “spy” thriller Fireproof Moth returned to the chart at #16 due to academic orders. Carolyn Perry’s Katrina memoir, For Better, For Worse, retained #17 through the 10th anniversary of the hurricane. Anthony Julian’s ever-present Pit Bulls (I & II) charted again at #18 & #25 respectively because of ongoing interest in the subject matter. Raising Monarchs, Sue Fox McGovern’s instructions on saving these disappearing butterlies, flitted to #19. Three of John L. Moore’s Frontier Pennsylvania Series appeared on the list (20, 28, & 30). Interest remains strong from local bookstores, historical parks, and retailers. Thriller writer Catherine Jordan returned to the list with both of her creepy titles – The Bookseller’s Secret at #21, and Seeking Samiel at #24, as she heads up a writing workshop. Wade Fowler’s Rising Sun Descending returned to #22 thanks to author activities. Both of John Lindermuth’s books grabbed spots, as he released his new novel, Something So Divine(#27). Digging Dusky Diamonds, an anthracite region history, was #23. Ernie Marshall’s account of the last conflict between battleships, That Night at Surigao, was #26, thanks to author activity. John Scanlan’s police procedural, Of Guilt and Innocence, charted at #29.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for July, 2015. Chris Papst took the top spot for the third month in a row with Capital Murder, the expose of Harrisburg’s failed finances. Darla Henry’s grief counseling classic The 3-5-7 Model grabbed the second spot. Sherry Knowlton’s recently-released Dead of Summer led Fiction at #5.

SUNBURY PRESS – Bestsellers for July, 2015 (by Revenue)

Rank

Last Month

Title

Author

Category

1

1

Capital Murder

Chris Papst

Investigation

2

—

The 3-5-7 Model

Darla Henry

Counseling

3

NEW

The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation

John E Wade II

Memoir

4

—

Dinofiric Poetry Volume 2

Mike Sgrignoli

Childrens

5

NEW

Dead of Summer

Sherry Knowlton

Murder Mystery

6

17

The B Team

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

7

11

Where Elephants Fought

Bridget Smith

Historical Fiction

8

NEW

The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf

Ron Knorr & Clemmie Whatley

History

9

5

The Cursed Man

Keith Rommel

Thriller Fiction

10

19

The Closer

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

11

—

The Bronze Dagger

Marie Sontag

YA Fiction

12

21

Found. Still Lost.

Ashley Nichole

Photography

13

—

Dead of Autumn

Sherry Knowlton

Murder Mystery

14

15

Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last

Mike Campbell

History

15

24

Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks

John L. Moore

History

16

NEW

Pink Crucifix

Johnny Strife

Supernatural Fiction

17

—

For Better, For Worse

Carolyn Perry

Disaster Memoir

18

30

Traders, Travelers, and Tomahawks

John L. Moore

History

19

29

Settlers, Soldiers, and Scalps

John L. Moore

History

20

23

Bows, Bullets, and Bears

John L. Moore

History

21

—

Warriors, Wampum, and Wolves

John L. Moore

History

22

—

Pioneers, Prisoners, and Peace Pipes

John L. Moore

History

23

—

Rivers, Raiders, and Renegades

John L. Moore

History

24

14

Winter of the Metal People

Dennis Herrick

Historical Fiction

25

—

Silver Moon

Joanne Risso

Childrens

26

—

Beagle Tales 5

Bob Ford

Pet Humor

27

12

Call Sign Dracula

Joe Fair

War Memoir

28

—

Cannons, Cattle, and Campfires

John L. Moore

History

29

—

Beagle Tales 3

Bob Ford

Pet Humor

30

13

Pit Bulls

Anthony Julian

History

Sunbury Press just posted its best July ever! Compared to last Juy, sales more than tripled. YTD Sales are also up over 100% from last year. EBook sales for the month were down over 12% from June. The company continues to see growth in print formats, while ebooks falter.

Chris Papst’s Capital Murder stayed on top due to author media activity and breaking news about the Harrisburg financial scandal. Darla Henry’s The 3-5-7 Model soared to #2 thanks to the author’s speaking engagements. John E Wade II’s memoir, The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation, showed thanks to advertising and events in his local New Orleans market. Mike and Ethan Sgrignoli’s Dinorific Poetry Volume 2 took #4 thanks to their appearances. Sherry Knowlton’s Dead of Summer debuted at #5, and Dead of Autumn at lucky #13, thanks to author activities. Alan Mindell’s sports novels The B Team (#6) and The Closer(#10) moved up the rankings thanks to the author’s new website and blog. Bridget Smith’s historical novel Where Elephants Fought moved up to #7 thanks to a recent appearance in Nashville. The Segregated Georgia School for the Deaf, by professors Ron Knorr and Clemmie Whatley of Mercer University, debuted at #8 thanks to author activity. Keith Rommel’s The Cursed Man held onto #9 as the author is in between convention appearances. Marie Sontag’s The Bronze Dagger rejoined the list at #11 as she prepares for release of the next volume in the series. Ashley Nichole’s Found. Still Lost.was the top selling art book at #12 due to her exhibition an 2nd Floor Gallery. Mike Campbell’s Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last, inched up to #14, thanks to ongoing interest in the lost aviatrix. All 8 of John L. Moore’s Frontier Pennsylvania Series appeared on the list (15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, & 28). Interest remains strong from local bookstores, historical parks, and retailers. Johnny Strife’s Pink Crucifix crept onto the list at #16 thanks to orders from his circle. Carolyn Perry’s Katrina memoir, For Better, For Worse, returned to the list at #17 as the 10th anniversary of the hurricane approaches. Dennis Herrick held at #24 with his Winter of the Metal People. The book is popular in New Mexico. Joanne Risso’s Silver Moon reappeared on the list at #25 thanks to her activities. Bob Ford’s Beagle Talesseries took two spots — #26 with Volume 5 and #29 with Volume 3. Call Sign Dracula, the Vietnam memoir by Joe Fair, continued to chart at #27 thanks to steady sales in bookstores. Anthony Julian’s ever-present Pit Bulls charted again at #30 because of ongoing interest in the subject matter.

NEW ORLEANS — Sunbury Press has released John E. Wade II’s memoirThe Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation.

About the Book:
John E. Wade II, retired CPA, author, investor, television producer, and philanthropist, reveals in his memoir, The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation, his personal struggle with bipolar disorder and his experience being the focus of an all-encompassing and benevolent entity he calls the Operation.

Wade takes the reader through his family experiences, political aspirations and beliefs, spiritual journey, relationship trials and errors, and battle with mental illness, as well as writes about how he feels he has been cured of the detrimental aspects of bipolar disorder.

With the help of a unique and powerful network he calls the Operation, and through religious beliefs, personal perseverance, and the help of friends, family, and his mental health professionals, Wade lives an active, creative, and successful life.

His memoir doesn’t end with contentment at achieving a balance in his life, however. Instead, Wade expresses a determined vision for the future, aiming to assist humanity in what he describes as achieving heaven on earth through his writing, political and spiritual endeavors, as well as through being the focus of the ever-pervasive Operation.

About the Author:
John E. Wade II, born in Decatur, Alabama and longtime New Orleans resident, is a philanthropist, an investor, and a retired accountant, who is an active member of his church.

Wade began writing in 1998 and has published many essays, blogs, and book reviews, as well as one book filled with his own essays, Deep Within My Heart, and three books that he has co-authored: How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, Glimpses of Heaven on Earth, and Ronald Reagan’s Wisdom for the Twenty-First Century.

In his free time Wade likes to travel the world and learn about other cultures. He also enjoys exploring his hometown of New Orleans, enjoying the unique food, architecture, and music. Wade also regularly attends New Orleans Saints games as well as football games at Mississippi State University, where the Davis Wade Stadium was named after his father.

Visit www.JohnEWade.com to learn more about author John E. Wade II and The Bipolar Millionaire and the Operation.